Static Analysis with a Mixed Mesh This lesson shows you how to perform static analysis for an assembly with solid and surface bodies. When both element types are present, you have a mixed mesh. In this lesson, you learn the following: Defining shell properties Adding link connectors Contents Opening the Mixed Mesh Part and Creating a Study Defining Shells Adding Material, Pressure, and Restraints Adding Link Connectors A link connector ties two vertices on the model together by a rigid bar that is hinged at both ends. Defining Local Contact For touching faces or edges of a shell body with a solid body, the software automatically creates bonded contact between the touching entities. Meshing the Assembly and Running the Study Viewing Stress Results Viewing Displacement Results Parent topicStatic Tutorials (SOLIDWORKS Standard and above) Static (Stress) Analysis of a Part Static Analysis of an Assembly Analysis of a Fuel Storage Tank Contact Analysis of an Eyebar Assembly Large Displacement Contact Shrink Fitting of Two Rings Remote Forces Static Analysis of a Sheet Metal Part Converting Solid Geometry to Surfaces Converting a Thin Solid Body into a Sheet Metal and Surface Body Failure Analysis of a Composite Joint (Simulation Premium only) Symmetry Restraints for Solid and Shell Models Using Adaptive Methods Analysis of a Pulley Under a Bearing Force Pliers Defined Using Pins Analysis of a Basketball Assembly With Bolts Spot Weld of Automobile Parts Design Check for Connectors Design Check for a Mixed Mesh Assembly Static Analysis of a Truss Creating Beam Diagrams Actuator Mechanism with Connectors
